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4-H SPOTLIGHT

The Creston baseball team used a seven-run inning to beat Red Oak Monday night. For more on the Panther win against the Tigers, see SPORTS, page 6A. >>

Olivia Hartman is the 4-H Spotlight for the month of May. For more on Hartman and her involvement in 4-H, see page 2A. >>

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CITY COUNCIL

Council agrees to renew Amtrak lease in restored Depot

1 dead, 2 injured after Lenox accident LENOX — One person is dead and two are injured after an accident 6:50 p.m.

Monday near Lenox.

According to Taylor County Sheriff and Iowa State Patrol reports, Zachary Edward Marxen, 19, of Lenox, driving a 2010 Ford north on Yellowstone Avenue north of County Road J13, collided nearly head on at the crest of a hill with a 2016 Cub Cadet utility task vehicle (UTV) on the roadway driven by Braxston Bradley, 10, of Prescott.

Marxen’s vehicle entered the east ditch and the UTV came to rest on the roadway.

Denise Cynthia Smith, 60, of Lenox, a passenger of the

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The restored Creston Depot, shown in the background, will be home to a new Amtrak station after Creston City Council agreed to a 20-year lease June 6. Upgrades and repairs to the building are expected to begin in 2018. No official timetable has been set.

By CARTER ECKL CNA staff reporter ceckl@crestonnews.com

City Council voted to approve a new, 20-year lease for Amtrak at the restored depot. The decision comes after extended negotiations and discussion spanning back a few years.

With the updated lease, Amtrak will be funding building improvements as well. Those improvement are not expected until the spring of 2018, but no time-

table is officially set.

City Administrator Mike Taylor was pleased the lease was finally agreed upon.

“The city is going to get some good benefit out of it,” said Taylor.

Much of the discussion revolved around the city being able to get out of the lease agreement if Amtrak couldn’t keep its promises.

Amtrak agreed to pay for staff, janitorial work and repair work on the building.

Another point of con-

McCoy Haines shoots a lefthanded layup as instructor Mallory Peterson looks on during the opening day of Southwestern Community College’s youth basketball camp Monday. Approximately 70 youths are participating in the camp that continues through Thursday. Grades K-2 meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and grades 3-8 particpate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A lottery computer programmer will tell investigators how he was able to use his position to rig state jackpots for years and he and his brother will repay $3 million in prizes they improperly claimed, under a plea agreement released Monday.

Prosecutors will seek a

25-year prison sentence for former Multi-State Lottery Association security director Eddie Tipton, the mastermind of a scheme that rocked the lottery industry.

His brother, former Texas judge Tommy Tipton, is expected to face 75 days in jail.

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istration, Americans with Disabilities Act and the State Historic Preservation Office.

The city has followed through with its end of those organizations. Amtrak is now responsible for getting its plans approved by each.

Repairs to the inside of the building will include upgrading and renovating the bathrooms inside the depot.

Mastermind of lottery fraud will tell how he rigged jackpots

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tention in negotiations was Amtrak wanting a 60-day window for building repairs. In the new lease, the city is able to make repairs after notifying Amtrak.

“We can take care of it our self,” said Taylor. “We can find a local contractor and get it addressed immediately. They are supposed to be accountable for the cost of that.”

The lease also certifies that Amtrak’s repairs will be up to code with the Federal Railroad Admin-

UTV, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Justyce Bradley, 9, of Prescott, a passenger of the UTV, was transported by air ambulance to Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and Braxston was transported by ground ambulance to Greater Regional Medical Center for treatment, where their conditions are currently unknown.

Smith, Justyce and Braxston were not wearing seat belts.

Assisting Taylor County Sheriff’s Office was Iowa State Patrol and Taylor County Ambulance.

The accident remains under investigation.

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DEATHS Danny Kneedler Deer Creek, Minn.

Danny Lee Kneedler, 71, of Deer Creek, Minnesota, died May 30, 2017, at his home.

Danny, son of Glenn and Edith (Watt) Kneedler, was born April 17, 1946, in Creston.

He graduated from Creston High School in 1964 and Kneedler then attended Creston Community College for two years before joining the Navy.

After completing four years with the Navy, Danny moved to California and worked for a couple of years, and then moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, and worked as a metal fabrica-

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Wisconsin prosecutors released the agreement Monday after Eddie Tipton pleaded guilty to theft and computer crime charges in Madison. The plea was a surprise for Tipton, who had insisted on his innocence for 2 ½ years and was facing a trial in Iowa next month. The agreement calls for Tipton to soon plead guilty to ongoing criminal conduct in Iowa, and to confess to a civil judgment in Kansas.

“Mr. Tipton’s actions defrauding the lottery were a gross violation of the public’s trust and confidence,” said Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, praising investigators for “their efforts to find truth and seek justice.”

In his job at the Urbandale, Iowa-based association, Tipton wrote and installed code for software that picked random numbers for games sold by its member lotteries. Investigators say Tipton designed his code so that on three days of the year, he could predict winning numbers in some games. The Tiptons and friend Robert Rhodes bought winning numbers for drawings in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma between 2005 and 2011. Other associates were involved but haven’t faced charges.

The conspiracy unraveled after Tipton was caught on surveillance video buying a winning $16.5 million ticket in December 2010 in Iowa that he, Rhodes and others unsuccessfully tried to claim.

The Tiptons will tell investigators “all facts related, directly or indirectly, to their actions to fix, win, and claim lottery jackpots.” They won’t face

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tor fixing sheet metal on airplanes. Later he took a job working as a salesman for an Arctic Cat dealer. In 1992, he moved to his farm in Deer Creek, Minnesota. He worked for Home Crest for several years and then decided to get his CDL and drive a truck. He drove for Magnum Trucking and Polman Trucking. The last few years of his life, Danny was retired and lived at home on the farm with his dog, Curly Sue. Danny is survived by his brothers, Frank (Cindy) Kneedler of Creston, Marion Kneedler of Redwood City, California, Ron Kneedler of Creston, James (Margaret) Kneedler of Creston and Dennis (Candy) Kneedler of Des Moines; sister Karen Ellis of Creston; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Edith; sisters-in-law, Karen (Marion) Kneedler and Sandy (Ron) Kneedler. any additional charges based on their testimony but will cooperate with any additional legal actions related to rigged jackpots.

“There’s a lot of value in confirming what we believe we know,” said Iowa prosecutor Rob Sand, adding that the brothers’ cooperation “is going to be helpful to lotteries around the country.”

Tipton and his attorneys declined comment. They’ll be free to seek a lesser sentence than the 25-year term Iowa prosecutors will seek.

Tommy Tipton’s attorney, Mark Weinhardt, said his client was pleased to reach a “sensible resolution” in which he’ll serve 75 days after pleading to a misdemeanor.

“Tommy takes full responsibility for his role in this affair,” he said. “This agreement will allow Tommy to continue to be the hard-working citizen and loving father to his children that he has been for many years.”

The brothers will repay $3 million to Colorado, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Kansas.

Rhodes, of Sugar Land, Texas, earlier pleaded guilty, agreeing to repay Wisconsin his share of a 2007 jackpot and to testify against his former best friend. Rhodes had described how the two worked together to claim and split the $783,000 Megabucks prize in Wisconsin.

Rhodes told investigators he visited Tipton at his Iowa home in 2007. Tipton gave him index cards containing a series of numbers for him to play for the Dec. 29 drawing — one of the calendar days when Tipton could predict winning combinations. Rhodes drove around Wisconsin in a rental car, buying tickets from various stores before using a limited liability company to claim the prize.

A bulk of the project consists of outdoor repairs. This will include new doors featuring an automated switch allowing ease of use for anyone with a handicap.

Amtrak has also agreed to level out brick work around the building. In addition, it will be adding new concrete in front of the building, while also adding a concrete or asphalt base underneath the brick.

“There will be some ramps out front by the front door,” s a i d Taylor.

“There will be some rails and the council agreed to Taylor the rails.”

There will be 12 parking spots, two of which will be handicap. The two handicap spots will be placed on the west side of the building, allowing closer access, while the other 10 will be on the east side of the building.

Parking was a point of emphasis with the council, but Taylor doesn’t antici-

pate any problems.

“If nobody is parking there, anybody can park there,” said Taylor. “They basically want it so if there is a car there overnight it’s not going to get towed.”

Amtrak is required to keep the building open and accessible during any construction.

In the event the building is destroyed, the city council has the option to decide not to rebuild the building, resulting in a terminated lease.

Amtrak has the ability to extend the lease for two additional 20-year terms by giving notice 60 days in advance.

The vote wasn’t unanimous, as Marsha Wilson voted against renewing the lease and the proposed building improvements.

In other city council news: • Austin Smith, engineer with Garden & associates, updated the council on the West Adams Street reconstruction project.

“We are paved from Lake Shore Drive to the middle of McKinley (Street),” said Smith. “The trail was paved today. So, the 5K route sounds like that should be good as long as they are not

driving tanks on it.”

Smith couldn’t say if the project would be done in time for July 4.

“Can’t say if its going to be done by the fourth or not. But at this point in time, probably not counting for the Smith fourth,” said Smith.

“We’re over 50 percent of the way done. If it had stayed dry we would have been a bit further than that,” said Smith.

• City council approved by a 6-1 vote Dee Weeda’s request to hook up to the sewer line even though her residence extends outside of city limits. Ward 2 Councilman Rich Madison voted against the request.

The proposal was heard May 20, but garnered more opinions as members wondered about a set cost for this type of project as well as future precedent the approval would set.

The resolution established a consistent connection fee for any future new connection to the sewer system. A connection fee

of $1,000 and approval by city council is required. The connection fee must be paid prior to connecting to the sewer system.

• The council also heard about a request for an additional handicap parking space on West Adams Street.

Currently, there are no handicap parking spaces around 311 W. Adams St., which is where the request was made by Tami Day. There is also no ramp within the vicinity of the requested spot.

At-large Councilman Steve Wintermute, suggested potentially taking a space out of the drop-off area in front of the movie theater.

The council decided to take the suggestion under advisement.

Iowa code requires that 2-percent of on-street parking spaces must be handicapped. There are currently 16 handicap spaces which is four-percent of parking spaces.

• Council also voted 7-0 to accept a grant award of $3,500 from Union County South Central Iowa Community Foundation on behalf of the Creston Fire Department.

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Pictured in front, from left, are Gwen Sandeman, Mayor Gary Lyberger and Iris Smith and in back are Judy Weese and Marilyn Larimore, members of Afton Federated Garden Club, as Lyberger signed the local National Garden Club Proclamation, naming June 4-10 as National Garden Week.

Gardeners, through planting of seeds and caring of plants, show their passion for nurturing the beauty and resource of the earth. Anyone seeking information or wishing to join the Afton Federated Garden Club may call Shirley Wallace at 641-785-2270 or 641-2170875.

4-H Spotlight Name: Olivia Hartman Club: Highland Highlights School and grade: Creston Community High School, 12th grade What has been the highlight of your 4-H career so far?

“The highlight of my 4-H career has to be all of the ice cream socials with the Highland Highlights club!”

Share one skill, experience or opportunity from 4-H that you will take with you after high school graduation?

“I think that the skill I will take to college with me next year is leadership.

4-H has been a great opportunity for leadership.

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younger 4-H’er?

“I think that the best piece of advice I have for a younger 4-H’er is to always seize opportunities to gain leadership. Always help out with everything you can, because someone will notice and it could have a great impact on that person!”

What are your plans after graduation?

“My plans after graduation are to attend Iowa State, majoring in music

education with an emphasis on choral music!”

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. VFW Post No. 1797, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 403 W. Montgomery St. Eagles Aerie, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Eagles Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. closed meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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TOPS 116, 9:30 a.m., United Church of Christ Congregational, 501 W. Montgomery St. Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St.

SIOUX CITY – Morningside College in Sioux City presented degrees to undergraduate students during its 119th spring commencement held May 13.

Tiffany M. Shepherd of Corning received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education-teaching certification and graduated magna cum laude.

Morningside is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts college with a total enrollment of 2,900 students. Morningside offers five bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Morningside also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Science in Nursing. — — — — — —Â

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Southwest Iowa Dancers Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy 34.

NA women’s meeting, 7 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Super 8 Club, 1 p.m., Regency Park.

Union County Historical Society, 1:30 p.m., historical complex house, McKinley Park.

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) open meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to 9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Students with a perfect 4.0 GPA are named to the president’s list, and include Brittany Binning of Grand River, Erin Dolecheck of Kellerton, Katelyn Nolte of Thayer and Lucan Triggs of Mount Ayr. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the dean’s list, and include Truly Mothershead of Grand River, Blake Roberts of Mount Ayr and Nathan Roberts of Mount Ayr. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who put their relationships with students first. Campuses are located in Lamoni and Independence, Missouri. For more information and to see additional student achievements, follow @ gracelandu on Twitter and like Graceland University on Facebook, or visit www. graceland.edu. — — — — — —Â

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Tara Mickael, 28, 301 S. Pine St., was charged on a Union County warrant for violation of probation on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance 2:02 p.m. Monday at 119 N. Elm St. Mickael was being held in the Ringgold County Jail for Union County awaiting bond. — — — — — — Brandon Barrett, 20, 422 Livingston Ave., was charged with possession with intent to deliver, marijuana, 2:30 a.m. today at the intersection of West Townline Street and North Sumner Avenue.

According to a Creston Police report, Barrett was stopped by officers at the intersection of West Townline Street and North Sumner Avenue for failure to stop at a traffic control light while riding a bicycle. During the stop, a bag containing a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana was discovered.

Also discovered were baggies commonly used to package illegal substance for delivery and an electronic scale.

Barrett was being held on $5,000 bond.

Miscellaneous Fighting, 1:51 a.m., Sunday, Montgomery Street.

Information, 2:42 a.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Disturbing the peace, 3:43 a.m., Sunday, South Birch Street.

Animal call, 1:33 p.m., Sunday, Laurel Street.

Burglary, 4:02 p.m., Sunday, South Peterson Street.

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Talk to officer, 4:26 p.m., Sunday, West Union Street.

Domestic dispute, 5:16 p.m., Sunday, South Sumner Avenue.

Bike found, 5:47 p.m., Sunday, South Maple Street.

Traffic stop, 7:41 p.m., Sunday, West Devoe Street.

Vandalism, 8:12 p.m., Sunday, North Maple Street.

Fighting, 8:21 p.m., Sunday, South Elm Street.

Assistance, 8:41 p.m., Sunday, Grand Avenue.

Warrant, 9:28 p.m., Sunday, North Pine Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 10:13 p.m., Sunday, South Elm Street.

Suspicious activity, 10:39 p.m., Sunday, South Sumner Avenue.

Traffic stop, 10:48 p.m., Sunday, West Adams Street.

Animal call, 8:23 a.m., Monday, South Division Street.

Information, 8:35 a.m., Monday, South Pine Street.

Suspicious person, 8:50 a.m., Monday, North Birch Street.

Information, 9:14 a.m., Monday, Laurel Street.

Assistance, 10:58 a.m., Monday, West Townline Street.

Welfare check, 12:11 p.m., Monday, West Townline Street.

Domestic dispute, 12:19 p.m., Monday, West Buckeye Street.

Domestic dispute, 12:42 p.m., Monday, North Birch Street.

Civil dispute, 12:54 p.m., Monday, Higbee Street.

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1:18 p.m., Monday, North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 1:59 p.m., Monday, West Taylor Street.

Warrant, 2:02 p.m., Monday, North Elm Street.

Fighting, 2:29 p.m., Monday, North Walnut Street.

Incomplete 9-1-1 call, 3:13 p.m., Monday, West Taylor Street.

Traffic stop, 4:21 p.m., Monday, West Prairie Street.

Burglary, 4:42 p.m., Monday, North Cherry Street.

Traffic stop, 6:16 p.m., Monday, North Oak Street.

Accident, 6:26 p.m., Monday, South Sumner Avenue.

Found bike, 6:32 p.m., Monday, West Seneca Street.

Traffic stop, 8:15 p.m., Monday, West Townline Street.

Animal call, 8:27 p.m., Monday, South Lincoln Street.

Talk to officer, 8:57 p.m., Monday, South Vine Street.

Information, 9:24 p.m., Monday, South Sumner Avenue.

Welfare check, 11:03 p.m.,

Monday, West Summit Street.

Traffic stop, 1:08 a.m., today, West Townline Street.

Traffic stop, 2:05 a.m., today, West Townline Street.

Vandalism, 3:48 a.m., today, North Birch Street.

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Medical, 10:13 a.m., June

Ongoing criminal investigation, 12:01 p.m., June 6.

Medical, 3:05 p.m., June 6.

Parking complaint, 4:03 p.m., June 6.

Accident, 7:43 p.m., June 6.

Parking complaint, 10:15 a.m., Thursday.

Suspicious vehicle, 2:45 p.m., Thursday.

Traffic stop, 6:36 p.m., Thursday.

Found property, 6:13 p.m., Thursday.

Ongoing criminal investigation, 7:44 p.m., Friday.

Extra patrol, 11:00 p.m., Friday.

Information, 11:13 p.m., Friday.

Theft, 7:50 p.m., Friday.

Assistance, 10:33 p.m., Saturday.

Extra patrol, 10:52 p.m., Saturday.

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Removing a statue HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III testified in the Senate about the Russian probe Tuesday in an open session. He had to keep moving at the witness table while testifying. Otherwise, Jeff could be mistaken for a Confederate statue and removed from the Capitol Chamber.

The United States soccer team took a major step toward World Cup contention last weekend by traveling to Mexico and tying the vaunted Mexican national soccer team. However, there was one really tense moment just before time ran out. Mexico got a free kick and the United States built a wall.

Dennis Rodman was spotted

by CNN in the Beijing Airport Monday en route to North Korea at the invitation of his friend the North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un. It’s no secret why Rodman

Topical humor Argus Hamilton

has been invited to North Korea.

Kim Jung Un needs help getting his nuclear warhead down from the top shelf.

Hollywood director Roman Polanski’s statutory rape victim asked his LA judge to end the trial and let him off the hook after his 40 years of being on the lam. There is no shortage of rascals in show business. The Cosby defense rested Monday, and one hour later it woke up with Bill on top of it.

New York’s Shakespeare in the Park depicts Julius Caesar as Trump just for the assassination scene. The left never rests.

They depicted Caesar as Obama five years ago, but they changed the script so that instead of be-

ing stabbed to death by Roman senators, he’s beaten to death by the LAPD. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti warned that Los Angeles may riot like 25 years ago if Trump begins deporting. What would we loot? Twenty-five years later in today’s Los Angeles, if you have a smart phone, a flat screen and an ounce of pot you have everything you need to make it in this town.

Theresa May apologized to the Tory Party council in London for the electoral loss and pitched them a Northern Irish Unionist Party partnership. One thing good will come out of the Tory Party’s coalition with Irish Protestants. The Muslims won’t be the only ones who know how to make a bomb.

Washington state was the site of an ugly clash between anti-Trump protestors and proTrump supporters during a street confrontation in Portland.

It just never ends. It took Democrats 100 years to admit we lost the Civil War, and it looks like the 2016 election could tie that record.

Newt Gingrich urged President Trump to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller after he hired lawyers to probe the Trump-Russia ties who are democratic donors, including a lawyer for the Clinton Foundation.

Seen the D.C. weather report?

The five-day forecast for Bob Mueller is two days.

Senate Democrats resumed their assault on the White House in hearings Tuesday. If Donald Trump were deaf-mute and didn’t Tweet, Democrats would still impeach him out of anger over his body language. Trump’s problem is that he’d testify against himself in the Senate, just for the air time.

Maryland’s attorney general sued President Trump Monday because he won’t divest his hotel

business and say that diplomats stay in Trump hotels in order to get favorable treatment. They may like the luxury. The towels in Trump hotels are so thick the diplomats can barely close their suitcases.

Vanity Fair suggested this month that Hillary Clinton fade away after Jim Comey testified that Obama’s AG Loretta Lynch tried to publicly downgrade the FBI probe of the email scandal.

It never ends. To bring Hillary to life the moment she was born, the doctor slapped her with a subpoena.

Psychology Today studied hundreds of near-death experiences which unanimously confirmed the survivor’s experience of approaching a light in a tunnel after death. It also includes a review of life experiences. Last night, my life flashed before me and Netflix recommended three better lives.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ​ emetery donations C would be appreciated From Stacey Truman Prescott

The Friends of Mt. Zion Cemetery committee is hoping to install a cemetery directory at the Mt. Zion Cemetery located five miles north of Prescott.

A directory will be a wonderful addition to the cemetery. It can help cemetery visitors be able to

locate long-lost loved ones buried there or allow visitors a chance to see all who are buried there.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated to help in this special project. Checks should be made out and mailed to: Friends of Mt. Zion Cemetery % Stacey Truman 2619 150th St. Prescott, IA 50859

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Since the state of Iowa has voted to legalize the sale of fireworks in Iowa, it has brought back many fond memories of the fun we all had shooting off firecrackers as children. We used only the small firecrackers, as that was all our parents would let us use.

When I was about 10-years old, all the fun ended when the state of Iowa prohibited the sale of all fireworks. Fireworks like we have at McKinley Park were permitted, but controlled by

those trained to do so.

Now for the downside of fireworks. I grew up at 811 W. Howard St. across from where the current fire station is located.

Less than three houses away, a young man had a firecracker blow up in his face and he lost the sight in one eye. Less than another block away, another young man lost his thumb and forefinger when he picked up a firecracker he thought the fuse had gone out on. In both cases, the persons thought the fuse had gone out, but it was still burning in the firecracker.

There was also another accident at the fireworks display in McKinley Park. A lady was

sitting in her car when someone threw a small firecracker in the open window and it landed in her lap. Fortunately, there were only some burns to her and her clothing. It could have blown up in her face.

I don’t know if the city of Creston has made any decision to controlling the use of fireworks in the city. It is my understanding the sale of fireworks is legal and can’t be controlled by the city. Their use in the city limits can be controlled. Fireworks can be a lot of fun if used in the right way. I am not saying what is right or wrong in the matter, but think the public should have some input in the decision.

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HINTS FROM HELOISE The principles of pawning

HOROSCOPE For Wednesday, June 14, 2017 ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Discussions with a female acquaintance might help you today, especially if you talk about your goals for the future.

This person’s feedback might be interesting. It never hurts to find out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)Personal details about your private life might become public today. Fear not - things are favorable for you, because Venus is in your sign. You look good to others!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)Because you are eager for change and stimulation today, try to do something different. Shake up your routine. Go someplace you have never been before, or take a different route home from work.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good day for addressing red-tape details regarding taxes, debt, inheritances and insurance issues. You can clear up loose ends and please all concerned.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Be accommodating with others today, because the Moon is in the sign that is in opposition to your sign. This means you have to cooperate with others - it’s just that simple.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept.

22) Do whatever you can to feel better organized today, because this will please you.

Tidy up papers, sweep and clean - do something you’ve been avoiding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is a playful, fun-loving day! Make time for fun with friends. Have a long lunch or meet your pals for happy hour.

At least relax at home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Home and family are your priorities today. In fact, an important discussion with a female relative will be significant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You’re on the go today, which is why this is a good day for short trips, visits and errands, as well as writing, selling, marketing, teaching and acting. You are keen and alert!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It’s easy to be attached to your possessions today. This is why you might not want to lend something to someone.

It’s also why it’s a good day to clean or maintain what you own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Because the Moon is in your sign today, you will be more emotional than usual.

However, you also will be luckier!

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Keep a low profile today. Work alone or behind the scenes.

You might even discover a secret.

YOU BORN TODAY You love to travel. You want to be everywhere at once, because you love stimulation and exciting ideas. This is a social, happy year with bright and cheerful vibrations. Broaden

your social circle to include new contacts. Romance and love affairs may bloom. You want to live life to its fullest.

This year is a year of choice.

You might face an important decision. Happiness is having alternatives.

Birthdate of: Lucy Hale, actress; Boy George, singer/ producer; Donald Trump, U.S. president. (c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Dear Heloise: I needed some cash quickly, so I popped into my neighborhood PAWNSHOP. I was surprised!

Everyone there was pleasant and professional. I brought in a gold necklace in great condition as collateral for my loan. The shop lent me an amount against the necklace, which, honestly, is a fraction of what it’s worth, but they asked me how much money I needed, and that’s about what I walked out with.

Here are some hints to remember: The pawn industry is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, and in some instances the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

There are fees and interest, but pawn loans are meant to be short-term loans, and not a long-term solution to financial problems.

Read the terms of the loan on the pawn ticket, and ask questions if you don’t understand something.

If I’m not able to repay the loan, they keep the necklace and put it up for sale, but I do have a few months

to come up with the money and the interest. – Mary M. in Illinois SUEDE SAVER Dear Heloise: I spilled a bit of mayo on my suede sandal, but I decided not to panic. I wiped up as much as I could, then sprinkled some cornstarch baby powder on the spot.

I let it sit for a few minutes, then buffed the spot lightly with a paper towel. The stain didn’t come out completely the first time, but after a couple more tries, the stain was out! (I applied some of the powder to the other shoe so the color would be “even.”)

So if you spill oil on suede, don’t despair. The stain can be sopped up or tremendously lightened with cornstarch baby powder! – Helen N. in Washington BACKUP CAMERA Dear Heloise: I have a hard time judging in a parking space if I’m up far enough. My car has a backup camera, so if I pull into a parking space, I put the car into reverse (so the camera will come on) to see if I’m far enough into the parking space. – Carol L., Bridgeport, W.Va.

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By viewing the backup camera, you also can check to see that you are aligned evenly in the space between the striping. – Heloise THE KEY TO WORK Dear Heloise: My key for work was getting tough to turn. At home, I would use a drop or two of household lubricant, but since I didn’t have any handy at work, I used some lip balm.

It worked great. – Karen L., Newbury Park, Calif.

PICTURE IT Dear Heloise: To conserve time, space and money, I attach favorite photos to square tissue boxes with a rubber band. I then place the boxes on an end table or beside a bed. It’s fast and easy to change them for other favorites to remember and enjoy. – Lance E., via email Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at) Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2017 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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The Numbers Game

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The number of points per game the Golden State Warriors won by during their 16-1 playoff run that culminated in an NBA title with Monday’s 129-120 victory over the Cavaliers.

The Warriors won the series four games to one.

BRIEFS ALL-Hawkeye 10 soccer honorees Staff report Sunday, the Hawkeye 10 all-conference and all-academic teams were named by the league and several Creston Panthers were honored with the distinction.

Senior Ben Irr picked up a firstt e a m all-conference select i o n w i t h seven goals and 10 assists and was joined on the team as Gavin Woods picked up a second-team selection and Evan Jacobson was an honorable mention.

Woods’ 16 goals led the Panthers and tied for second in the conference.

Jacobson scored six goals and assisted on four scores.

Both Woods and Irr will play soccer at Wartburg College.

On the girls side, Jeanette Blasi highlighted the selections for the Panthers as a first-teamer on the all-Hawkeye 10 team.

Blasi’s defense garnered her the attention of coaches throughout the league, and even colleges, as she will play soccer next at Mount Mercy University.

Grace Root and Kara Kinsella both earned second-team picks.

Root scored a school-record 14 goals in her sophomore season.

Warriors find revenge, second title in three years

By Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif.

(AP) — Kevin Durant scored 39 points, Stephen Curry added 34 and the Golden State Warriors won their second NBA championship in three seasons with a 129-120 victory over the Clevel a n d Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Finals on Monday night.

Durant capped his first season with the Warriors in triumphant fashion with another big shooting night that helped Golden State avoid a repeat of last year’s Finals collapse when Cleveland rallied from 3-1 down to win the title.

LeBron James scored 41 points and Kyrie Irving added 26 for the Cavs, who had won four straight potential elimination games against the Warriors before running out of gas in Game 5.

The title was the first for Golden State’s Durant, who was named finals MVP.

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By LARRY PETERSON CNA senior feature writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — Tied at 4-4, Creston broke away with a seven-run fifth inning in defeating Red Oak 12-5 Monday night.

The Panthers had six hits in the inning along with two walks and one of seven Tiger errors in the game in taking an 11-4 lead.

“We were moving the ball and we were hustling on the bases tonight,” Creston coach Steve Birchard said.

“Still, Red Oak is improved and they kept battling. They had the bases loaded in the seventh after scoring a run, but they didn’t get the big hit and left three on base

when it ended.”

Starting pitcher Brenden McDowell battled through some early control issues and picked up the win with two runs allowed in four innings. Jack Frey pitched the final three innings.

Cody Crawford and McDowell each had three hits for Creston. Jaden Driskell and Kadon Hulett each had two hits.

It was a better outcome than Friday’s 5-4 loss at Atlantic when the Panthers committed seven errors. Atlantic had no earned runs against Creston pitchers Kadon Hulett and Cody Crawford.

Red Oak Express Photo by CHARMLA CARPENTER Monday’s JV contest was Creston senior Cody Crawford slides into second safely around the tag of Red Oak sophcancelled due to rain and a omore Cam Vanderhoof. Crawford went 3-for-5 with two RBIs in the victory. lightning delay.

Frey (5) 2K 2BB and Jaden Driskell. RO: Latham 1; RO: Messinger 2, Carlos UP NEXT — Creston doah tonight.

Isaac Bower 2K 4BB, Ryan Messinger Guerra 1. Multiple hitters — Cr: Creston 12, Red Oak 5 (5-8 overall, 3-6 Hawkeye . . . . . . . . . . . . R H E (5) 3K 2BB, Jake Echternach (7) 1K Crawford 3, McDowell 3, Driskell 2, 0BB and Carter Bruce, Bower (5). W Hulett 2; RO: Messinger 3, Guerra 2.

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By LARRY PETERSON CNA senior feature writerlpeterson@crestonnews.com

MURRAY — Coming off three big weekend wins over Class 3A teams at the John Stephens Classic in Creston, Class 1A 10th-ranked Murray started off a little slow against 1A rival Wayne Monday night.

The Falcons, behind the pitching of junior Haylee Fortune, held a 1-0 lead over the Lady Mustangs until Murray had a breakout fourth inning.

Kayla Wookey’s line shot over third base drove in Hailey Chew and Zadie Hatfield for the first two runs of a sixrun outburst. Kelli Romero, who went 2-for-3 with a double, knocked in a run with a hit and Kendra Boles hit a bouncer up the middle under Fortune’s glove to send pinch runner Emma Decker home.

Romero then hustled home on a passed ball and Kendra Boles finished the rally by

scoring on an infield error that left Alyssa Martin safe at first.

Wayne kept chipping away at the 6-1 deficit and had it shaved to 6-3 with the bases loaded on successive walks when Murray coach Danny Jensen decided to bring in Wookey to finish in the circle in relief of Breianna Klein.

Klein ended up making the defensive play of the game to help Wookey in the top of the seventh, as Wayne had the tying run at third base with just one out after Brooke Bailey drove in a run with a single to make it 6-5.

With Bailey standing on third, Raegan Tilley tried to score her on a squeeze bunt toward third base. Klein faked a throw to first, and fired to shortstop Meghan Gould standing at third to catch Bailey off the bag as she started to head home on the anticipated throw to first. Wookey then struck out Rylee Mart to end the game with a runner on first.

“Bre’s location was off pitching tonight, but she made a nice play on the bunt there,” Jensen said. “That’s a play we have built in here.

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By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

RED OAK — In an affair that featured 15 errors, mistakes were likely to be the downfall of one team in Monday’s Hawkeye 10 conference game between the Creston softball team and Red Oak. The Panthers ended up on the short end after surrendering a late four-run lead to fall 9-8 to the Tigers.

Creston gave up its 8-4 lead by yielding four runs in the sixth to tie it and one in the seventh as Red Oak sent its visitors home with the walk-off victory.

Kylee LaMasters relieved starting pitcher Cali Foglesong in the seventh inning and retired the first two batters of the seventh. Another out and the game would have went to extra innings.

Instead, Sydney Streicher singled, Maddie Wendt reached on an error, Creston’s eighth of the game and the Panthers chose to walk Kamryn Buntrock, who had already homered twice

previously in the game, and squared off with Chloe Johnson.

Johnson was up to the challenge, and poked a single to right to finish the Panthers off.

“We’ve got to be able to make a play and we had our chance to make a pitch. Had our chance. That’s a tough loss no doubt about it,” McCabe said.

Aside from four-run innings for Creston in the first and fourth innings, the Panthers did not take advantage of several opportunities.

Saige Rice capped the scoring in the first with an RBI triple. LaMasters had RBI-hits in each of the two innings the Panthers scored, which included a double in the fourth.

Of Creston’s eight hits, LaMasters and Lexie Little had two each while Chloe Hagle, Cammy Rutherford, Rice and Maitlen all had one hit apiece.

“We had a chance in the fifth and it kind of came back and haunted us a bit,” McCabe said.

LaMasters took the loss for Creston in less than an inning of work.

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Murray’s Kelli Romero (5) slides into home safely ahead of the throw by Wayne catcher Tylar Kunzie to pitcher Haylee Fortune after a passed ball that gave the Lady Mustangs a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning. Murray held on to win, 6-5, as Romero had two of Murray’s five hits.

You fake that and she bit on it. You know, we got that 6-1 lead with the nice inning and I could just see that we were overconfident. We said to the girls, ‘They’re Wayne!

They’re not going to roll over at 6-1.’ But, after the weekend we had and everybody talking about how well they did, we came in with maybe a little too much swagger.

Wayne is always going to

battle you.”

Murray, now 12-4, jumps back into conference play tonight against Seymour at home before the big showdown for the Bluegrass Conference lead Friday night against Grand View Christian. The varsity game at Grand View University starts at 5:30 p.m.

Wayne plays at Class 1A third-ranked Martensdale-St.

Marys tonight.

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R H E Wayne . . . 010 021 1 — 5 7 2 Murray . . . 000 600 x — 6 5 3 W: Haylee Fortune 5K 2BB 1 HBP and Tylar Kunzie. M: Breianna Klein 7K 4BB 1 HBP, Kayla Wookey (5) 6K 1BB and Brandi Gilbert. W — Klein. L— Fortune.

2B — W: Demi Austin; M: Wookey, Kelli Romero, Kendra Boles. RBI — W: Brooke Bailey 1, Raegan Tilley 1; M: Wookey 2, Romero 1. Multiple hitters — W: Austin 2, Tilley 2; M: Romero 2.

Big third paves way for Wolverines

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — Five runs in the third inning proved the difference as the Nodaway Valley softball team held off Southeast Warren in Greenfield in a 5-3 victory Monday.

Sami Harris in the ninespot and the top four in the Wolverine lineup came around to score in the third inning as Nodaway Valley went up 5-0.

Harris scored first on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Natalie Daugherty.

A single to center by Paige McElfish scored McKynli Newbury.

Josie Clarke followed that with a bouncer up the middle to score Daugherty.

Bri Welsch then had a groundout RBI that scored McElfish and finally, Alyssa Davis cracked a double down the left field line that got to the fence and scored Clarke.

“They hit pretty well when we get everything put together and we field pretty well when we put it together,” Nodaway Valley coach Ray Stewart said.

CNA photo by KALEB CARTER

Nodaway Valley senior Josie Clarke takes a cut at a pitch in the third inning of Nodaway Valley’s 5-3 win over Southeast Warren Monday. Clarke had an RBI single in the at-bat and also walked.

McElfish worked the complete game in the circle, surrendering a run in the fourth and two in the fifth, but kept the Warhawks in check for the win. She struck out 12 batters and allowed just four hits.

For Stewart, his concern remains his squad’s consistency. While his team has struggled to fend off opponents late in games, Monday, they got the job done.

He doesn’t think his team is playing as well as it can.

Part of that is as a result of getting players back from soccer late. Another comes from the inexperience of the squad.

“We’ve played well at times, and at times we look like we don’t belong on the field,” Stewart said.

UP NEXT — Nodaway Valley (7-9, 3-4) plays host to Lenox (6-9, 4-2) today (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m.

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, June 13, 2017

2017 Adams County Speedway

G N I C RA Update

Duals provide epic night at ACS

By Trevor Maeder

his heat race before an oil pump problem on the final lap ended his night early.

Nebraska native Kyle Prauner went for a wild ride Dennis in his heat race. Prauner’s car rolled viciously several times – Prauner got out of the car with only minor injuries.

Defending race champion Cade Dillard was also caught up in the same accident as Prauner.

In the main event, “The Z-Man” Zach Vanderbeek of New Sharon dominated his home state on Saturday night, leading the 25-lap feature from start to finish after starting on the front row. Vanderbeek won the race by an entire straightaway. Dillard managed to shake off his early struggles and charged up to a second-place finish.

Zane DeVillbiss finished third, followed by Mike Densberger in fourth and Dereck Ramirez rounded

Adams Co. Speedway

CORNING – The United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) and Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series (MBSLMR) collided for the first time ever at the same track on the same night for the first annual Malvern Bank Duals at the Adams County Speedway.

Weekly support classes also saw an increase in purse thanks to Central Iowa Machine, Wreckers or Checkers Bar in Fontanelle, Oathoudt Farm Supply in Atlantic and Kralik Farms. Joel Morrison from Pioneer Seed also gave an added incentive for the highest finishing weekly modified driver.

Vanderbeek dominates USMTS show Twenty-one of the best modified drivers in the Midwest hit the half-mile on Saturday night.

The action started early in the heat races. ACS regular Jesse Dennis appeared to be on his way to winning

out the top five.

Pospisil picks up first ever win at ACS Norfolk native Tad Pospisil came into Saturday night with two wins in the Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series this season, but Pospisil had never found victory lane at the Adams County Speedway until Saturday night.

Championship contender Jesse Sobbing suffered a setback on Saturday night, getting caught up in an accident in the early phase of the race. Pospisil appeared to be checked out for the win, but a Sterling Perkins crash with three laps to go brought out the caution.

Pospisil held off a late charge from Corey Zeitner and picked up his third win of the season, while also taking over the series points lead. Zeitner finished second, Kyle Berck, Wyman J.C. Wyman and Matt Buller rounded

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Hansen wins a thriller The Northland Oil Stock Cars have put on a show every night this year and they didn’t disappoint on Saturday night, giving the fans their money’s worth.

Todd Fisher started on the pole and looked to bounce back from his struggles from a week earlier. Fisher led the first 14 laps of the feature, which did not have any yellows, but had to hold off a hardcharging Joe Zadina and Kurt Hansen the entire time. The three battled fiercely on the last lap with all of them refusing to budge, but it was Hansen who prevailed when the dust settled, riding the high side to his first ever feature win in a stock car.

Fisher finished in second followed by Zadina in third with Buck Schafroth and Brad Derry rounding out the top five.

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Key gets first career win Corning native Bobby Key had shown signs of progression since joining the Tri-State Ford Compacts last season, but he finally got himself over the hump on Saturday night, picking up his first ever feature win.

Key started toward the front of the 12-lap feature, but had to survive some late-race cautions and a late-race charge from the dominant Denny Berghahn Jr. and held him off to take home the checkered flag. Last week’s winner Joe Baker finished in third, followed by Evan Hrabik in fourth and Logan Richards in fifth.

Sink shakes off trouble, gets win Stanton native Josh Sink had suffered setbacks early in the season, but he had bounced back last week finishing in seventh with the A-mods.

Sink took advantage of starting on the front row of the Stalker Chevrolet B-Modified Feature and led the entire feature start

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Pts.

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71 31V 1 14 36T 70 23JR 2 62Z 69 2BG 21R 00K 32

Jeff James Todd Vaneaton Jacob Hobscheidt Thomas Patterson Jeff Wiggins Jesse Dennis Nick Roberts John Davis Justin Zeitner Rob Hague Luke Hansen Ryan Schaffer Dylan Book Dave Carlisle Josh Sink Craig Garner Michael Leal Brain Perdue Pat Wheeler Ben Wolverton Brain Foote Ryan Jenkins Mike Johnson

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Pts.

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86J 10J 0 5 57s 3 13F 34 37 16A 6b 3c 18 23 78 99K 33G 88 21 64 3X 76 21H 38 25 62

Jerod Weston Josh Cooper Shawn Kralik Josh Sink David Schwartz Kyle Tanner Troy Fudge Jerry Hinton Tyler Fudge Bryce Allen Daniel Baudler Andrew Clark Colton Leal Dusti Carlisle Evan Davis Kody Havens Kevin Gyles Dustin Sheppard Cody Werner Russell Stewart Kenny Champ David Orr Brett Hopp Craig Garner Buddy Jones Rick Barton Mark Karg Dave Carlisle

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26JR 15 24 33 77 52 8D 13 2A 5 13JR 34 3 53 21 2V 4 62 44 98

Corey Zeitner Jason O’Brien Bill Leighton Paul Glendenning Cory Dumpert Brian Kosiski Daulton Maassen Michael Leal Amanda O’Neal Joey Weaver Colton Leal Steve McConnell Sterling Perkins Andrew Kosiski Ben Nading Vic Lovejoy J.C. Wyman Leon Zeitner Troy Daly Ben Schaller Josh Krug Tad Pospisil Justin Zeitner Allan Hopp Jase Kaser Brad Perdue

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to finish. Points leader Jerod Weston had a rough start to his night when the motor of his No. 86j machine lost a motor.

Weston Weston found himself driving Cody Werner’s car during the feature, managing to salvage his point lead while his buddy Sink took home his first win of the season. Shawn Kralik came home in second followed by Jerry Hinton in third, Josh Cooper in fourth and David Schwartz in fifth.

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92 3 0 14T 22 2 36M 10 26D 6 32c 32 75 87 69 42 4B 96 37D 44 9 5A

Buck Schafroth Joe Zadina Tony Hardisty Jesse Lund Chris Pruitt Kevin Sharp Clay Mercer James Carroll Derrick Dredge Johnathan Kinser Dillon Carlisle Dave Carlisle Kurt Hansen Brad Herring Cody Clark David Nail JR Chris Bates Jason Rold Brad Derry Todd Fisher Curtis Gaunt Tyler Pickett Luke Ramsey Tim Drake Dusty Van Horn Adam Hensel

539 515 503 488 480 473 445 411 408 408 405 402 339 311 227 216 210 181 175 149 134 64 62 60 55 53

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19x 24 20 77R 0 17 53 7 69X 12 5 15 15v 12W 77H 11 29C 24C 9X 25 22 10P 69R

Evan Hrabik Dustin Thompson Lance Swartz Bryson Rhamy Kyle Sayler Buddy Haidsiak Timothy Hovick Bobby Key Dean Richards John Berg Dustin Hallett Chris Vannausdle Bryan Vannausdle Sterling Weirich Elijah Hoyt Jake Dixon Ryan Carlson Colby Cooper Joe Baker Brittain Swartz Tanner Dixon Lucas Perrigo Logan Richards Denny Berghahn Jr Gary Hilgerson Kole Thompson Hunter Patrick Landon White Logan Debord Jodie Maben

525 501 448 420 418 415 404 402 398 397 374 348 342 342 316 315 226 202 191 177 159 132 129 95 68 68 66 64 62 62

4 927 33 10 53M

CHAT MOBILITY HOBBY STOCKS Pos.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

95 17 40x 7 10 30 44 29 17A 22 17X 55

Jerid Lund Luke Ramsey David Weeda Tom Myers Chris Bates Connor Davison Ed Swanson Anthony Fletchall Kiel Brittain Jim Tull Brad Derry Jason Fusselman Tyson Overton Greg Gilbert Tim McCollum Korbin Nourse Jordan Androy Jerry Richards

365 365 351 341 334 303 259 238 175 152 95 95 87 84 81 78 76 76

23G 12 0

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Creston News Advertiser | Tuesday, June 13, 2017

n Five-run third inning lifts Wayne to 14-6 victory

By LARRY PETERSON

CNA senior feature writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

MURRAY — Through two innings, Murray’s baseball team was playing on even terms with visiting Wayne of Corydon Monday night, knotted at 3-3.

Starting pitcher Owen Tracy helped his own cause with a two-run double in Murray’s three-run second inning.

Then the floodgates opened for the Falcon offense with five runs in the top of the third, followed by six more runs in the following two innings for a 14-5 lead on the way to a 14-6 victory.

Tracy was relieved by Kegan Johnson in the fourth before sophomore

Jimmy Graham finished with two shutout innings.

Graham allowed only one hit in getting the final six outs.

“A lot of what happened tonight has to do with our inexperience with the pitching staff,” said Murray coach Tucker Guion. “But Graham looked good. He’s always right around the strike zone and he’s efficient. We just put too many guys on base in the first few innings. On nights like this, you put guys up there and hope for the best, and hope to win your conference games.”

The Mustangs had 11 hits against Wayne but left nine runners on base. Reece Held had three singles and an RBI. Kenny Boles had a pair of hits and stole home in the third inning to give the Mustangs a 5-3 lead. Tracy finished with a double, single and two runs batted in.

Murray, now 5-5, trav-

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Murray’s Kenny Boles (22) slides safely on a steal of home in the third inning as batter Colton Hiatt looks on.

Boles had two hits for the Mustangs.

els to Seymour tonight in Bluegrass Conference play.

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Cali Foglesong struck out five and walked one while giving up seven earned runs in her six innings of work.

Six of Red Oak’s top three in the lineup accounted for eight of its runs, as Streicher scored four times, Wendt scored twice, as did Buntrock.

Buntrock had five RBIs to go with her two home runs.

Zoey Welter picked up Red Oak Express photo by CHARMLA CARPENTER the win for the Tigers.

Creston senior Cali Foglesong winds up to pitch as sophomore second baseman Brielle UP NEXT — Cres- Baker and junior right fielder Kiersten Latham ready for action. ton (4-14, 2-5) travels to Glenwood (10-4, 6-2) today (Tuesday) for a game Cr: Cali Foglesong 5K 1BB 1HBP, Kylee RBI — Cr: LaMasters 2, Saige Rice

Red Oak 9, LaMasters (7) 0K 1BB and Chloe Hagle. 1, Cayla Maitlen 1. RO: Buntrock 5, at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers Creston 8 Zoey Welter 4K 1BB and Chloe Johnson. Chloe Johnson 1. Multiple hitters — Cr: look to end a 10-game los- R H E W — Welter (9-6). L— LaMasters (0-5). Lexie Little 2, LaMasters 2. RO: Sydney Cr 400 400 0 — 8 8 8 HR — Kamryn Buntrock (2). 3B — Cr: Streicher 2, Maddie Wendt 2, Buntrock ing streak.

RO 102 104 1 — 9 12 7 Saige Rice 1. 2B — Cr: LaMasters 1. 2, Sarah Behrens 2, Alexa McCunn 2.

Huskies chomp Wolverines ​ interset bats W deliver in clutch n

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@ crestonnews.com

GREENFIELD — Winterset proved early on in Monday’s non-conference baseball game against hosts Nodaway Valley that it was bent on taking advantage of runners it put on base.

The Wolverines had issues pushing runs acorss in similar situations came out on the less desirable end of a 10-2 loss.

“Just didn’t have a lot of fire from the get-go,” Nodaway Valley coach Dan Jameson said. “They (the Wolverines) know that. Whatever it was, we just need to have more fire, more energy when we take the field tomorrow.”

Nodaway Valley’s lone runs came in the third and fifth.

After Beau Weinheimer reached on an error in the third by Winterset shortstop Conner Van Pelt, he moved along to score on a Spencer Lamb groundout.

In the fifth, Weinheimer scored again on a groundout, this time off the bat of Kody Paxton.

The Wolverines had a chance to play add-on with Baudler at the plate after Paxton, but struck out to leave the bases loaded.

Winterset led 5-1 after three. The Huskies added on two more runs in the fifth and three in the sixth.

“We had a few opportunities there I wish we had capitalized on,” Jameson said.

“The pitching, they came out and ended up hitting a few spots and worked out of jams.”

While the Wolverines did manage six hits, Jameson wanted his team to be more disciplined in its approach at the plate.

“We attacked that high fast ball a few times and it just didn’t end up good for us,” Jameson said. “Got to stay low in the zone if we can. It’s a lot more effective that way.”

Spencer Thompson pitched the complete game and took the loss.

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DEFENDANT: MENDEZ, OLIVIA M - IN REM DEFENDANT: MENDEZ, ROBERTO - IN REM DEFENDANT: THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES - IN REM DEFENDANT: HICKS, JEFFREY E IN REM DEFENDANT: AGUIRRE HICKS, DELFINA - IN REM DEFENDANT: PARTIES IN POSSESSION - IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: LOT EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN LEVY'S ADDITION TO CRESTON, UNION COUNTY, IOWA Street Address: 704 N DIVISION ST. - CRESTON offered TheCNA described property will be photo

by KALEB CARTER for sale at public auction for cash only as Nodaway Valley senior center fielder Beau Weinheimer follows: chases a ball in the outfield off bat of a Winterset Datethe of Sale: 07/11/2017 Time of Sale: AM Husky in the Wolverines’ 10-2 home loss10:00 Monday.

Place of Sale: EAST STEPS INSIDE THE UNION COUNTY COURTHOUSE CRESTON, IOWA. X This sale not subject to redemption.

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Judgment Amt: $36,808.45 Notice of Sheriff's Levy and Sale Costs: $522.00 PLUS 5.22% per anIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT num on $30,763.50 from 01/13/2017 until FOR UNION COUNTY satisfied.

STATE OF IOWA Attorney: STEVEN H. KROHN UNION COUNTY (712) 328-1833 Docket No. (Sale No.) 17-0612(1) Sheriff: RICK L. PIEL Court No. EQCV018203 Date: 05/19/2017 SPECIAL EXECUTION PLAINTIFF: STATE SAVINGS BANK vs.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT DEFENDANT: MENDEZ, OLIVIA M UNION COUNTY - IN REM IN THE MATTER OF DEFENDANT: MENDEZ, ROBERTO THE ESTATE OF - IN REM Dennis Gene Nelson, Deceased DEFENDANT: THE FEDERAL Probate No. ESPR015864 HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD- IN REM MINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: HICKS, JEFFREY E - CREDITORS IN REM To All Persons Interested in the Estate DEFENDANT: AGUIRRE HICKS, of Dennis Gene Nelson, Deceased, who DELFINA - IN REM died on or about March 18, 2017: DEFENDANT: PARTIES IN POSSESYou are hereby notified that on the 31 SION - IN REM day of May, 2017, the undersigned was As a result of the judgment rendered in appointed administrator of the estate. the above referenced court case, an execuNotice is hereby given that all persons tion was issued by the court to the Sheriff indebted to the estate are requested to of this county. The execution ordered the make immediate payment to the undersale of defendant(s) rights, title, and inter- signed, and creditors having claims est in Real Estate Property to satisfy the against the estate shall file them with the judgment. The property to be sold is: clerk of the above named district court, as LOT EIGHTEEN (18) IN BLOCK provided by law, duly authenticated, for ONE (1) IN LEVY'S ADDITION TO allowance, and unless so filed by the later CRESTON, UNION COUNTY, IOWA to occur of four months from the second Street Address: 704 N DIVISION ST. publication of this notice or one month - CRESTON from the date of mailing of this notice (unThe described property will be offered less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is for sale at public auction for cash only as thereafter forever barred. follows: Dated this 1 day of June, 2017.

Date of Sale: 07/11/2017 Robert W. Martin Time of Sale: 10:00 AM 3144 Dogwood Avenue Place of Sale: EAST STEPS INSIDE Ellston, IA 50074 THE UNION COUNTY COURTHOUSE Administrator of the Estate CRESTON, IOWA. X This sale not subject to redemption.

Douglas D. Daggett Property exemption: Certain money or Attorney for the Administrator property may be exempt. Contact your at100 E. Montgomery torney promptly to review specific proviCreston, IA 50801 sions of the law and file appropriate noDate of second publication: June 13, tice, if applicable.

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for posing for a photograph in which she gripped a bloodied rendering of Trump’s head.

Though the Public’s version of William Shakespeare’s classic play is unchanged from its 400-yearold original, the production portrays Caesar with a gold bathtub and a pouty Slavic wife. Trump’s name is never mentioned, but backlash was swift.

On Sunday, Donald Trump Jr. retweeted a Fox News story about the play and wrote, “I wonder how much of this ‘art’ is funded by taxpayers? Serious question, when does ‘art’ become political speech & does that change things?”

Delta responded by saying “artistic and creative direction crossed the line on the standards of good taste.”

Bank of America said the Public chose to present the play “to provoke and offend” without the bank’s knowledge: “Had this intention been made known to us, we would have decided not to sponsor it.”

“Julius Caesar” ends its run Sunday. The comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” begins in the park on July 11.

The National Endowment for the Arts, which Trump, a Republican, once proposed eliminating, said that while the Public’s Shakespeare programing has received its grants in the past none was awarded for “Julius Caesar” or for funds supporting the New York State Council on the Arts’ grant for the Public.

Theater lovers were quick to point out that a national tour of “Julius Caesar” in

2012 by The Acting Company featured a Caesar played by a black actor in a modern business suit who had a resemblance to then-President Barack Obama, a Democrat. Sponsors of the Guthrie Theater, including Delta, apparently had no objections when that show landed in Minneapolis.

The Public has long protected its role as incubator of provocative and challenging works, unafraid to mount plays that comment on current events or update Shakespearian plays to explore modern themes.

It’s had Trump in its sights before. It’s the institution that birthed the megahit “Hamilton,” whose cast members last year implored Vice President-elect Mike Pence to support diversity, and where Meryl Streep donned self-tanner and a fat suit last summer to impersonate Trump at a gala fundraiser.

Laurence Maslon, an administrator and arts professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, said it was disingenuous for large corporations that have backed the Public for years and enjoyed co-opting its downtown cool vibe to sound alarmed now.

“You’ve got to know what you’re getting into,” he said, adding that the Public has “50 years of the most provocative, politically engaged work.” He backed the director, Eustis, saying he’s “nothing if not brave.”

The Public produced “Embedded,” Tim Robbins’ heavy-handed 2003 riff on the events leading to the war in Iraq that had actors portraying hawkish presidential

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Delta Air Lines and Bank of America have pulled their sponsorship of the Public’s version of the play, but in a statement Monday the theater said it stands behind the production. It noted its staging has “provoked heated discussion” but “such discussion is exactly the goal of our civically-engaged theater; this discourse is the basis of a healthy democracy.”

Other defenders included Scott M. Stringer, the New York City comptroller, who wrote letters to the heads of Delta and Bank of America, arguing that dropping their support “sends the wrong message.” He writes: “Art matters. The First Amendment matters. Expression matters.” He enclosed copies of the play with the letters.

“I hope you enjoy it — it is a classic, in any age,” he wrote.

Before Monday night’s performance, the play’s director, Oskar Eustis, delivered a statement, which he urged audience members to record on their cellphones.

“Neither Shakespeare nor The Public Theater could possibly advocate violence as a solution to political problems and certainly not assassination,” he said.

This modern-day Caesar’s violent death at the hands of conspirators comes not long after comedian Kathy Griffin was widely condemned

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advisers wearing masks with grotesque facial expressions.

In 2006, Eustis dedicated the summer season in Central Park to three works that focused on foreign affairs — “Stuff Happens,” in which David Hare looked at the debates in Washington in the lead-up to the Iraq war, a militaristic production of “Macbeth” set in the early 20th century and a “Mother Courage” with a new translation by Tony Kushner that had references to tax exemptions for the rich.

Maslon said he thinks any loss of funding the Public experiences from corporate defectors will be compensated for by donations from liberal grass-roots groups and people worried about the apparent threat to artistic freedom.

“I can imagine any sense that this political regime is imposing a kind of censorship and the free market can help correct it will probably be good for the Public,” he said.

The Public isn’t the only theater project trying to address the advent of Trump.

On Broadway, Jon Jon Briones, who plays the sleazy Engineer in a revival of “Miss Saigon,” makes a sarcastic reference to the Trump campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.”

The recent off-Broadway play “Building the Wall,” by playwright Robert Schenkkan, imagined the country under Trump’s campaign promise to detain immigrants living in the country illegally. And filmmaker and activist Michael Moore is bringing a one-man show taking on Trump to Broadway this summer.

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The show is the brainchild of Lisa Mansour, whose family has a history in the professional cake decorating business. Onlookers can see demonstrations of decorating principles, like making flowers, and of course ogle all the

over-the-top designs.

Among the other cakes were designs referencing shows including “Wicked,” ‘’The Lion King,” ‘’Beauty and the Beast” and “Phantom of the Opera.” Previous Broadway shows, like the collection of carnivorous plants in their orange pots entered to represent “Little

Shop of Horrors,” got their due as well.

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‘Kinky Boots’ cake wins Best in Show at design competition NEW YORK (AP) — For baker Ashley Holt, nothing about this design competition was a piece of cake. And that’s actually including the cake.

Holt, the owner of a Brooklyn cake studio, won Best in Show at the annual New York Cake Show on Sunday with a life-size replica of a bright red, high-heeled, over-the-knee boot, complete with gelatin sequins.

The entry, a nod to the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” in keeping with the competition’s Broadway theme, took Holt about four months of on-and-off work to make. While the decorations are edible, there’s no cake underneath; it’s meant to be looked at, not eaten.

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